Jumat, 11 Februari 2011

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Apacer AU221 Mini MP3 player

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 02:23 AM PST

Apacer announces the Apacer AU221 smallest MP3 music player. It is equipped with a thoughtful tie clip design that allows clip the player to your clothing (like iPod Shuffle).

Apacer AU221 player has a small display with a resolution of 128 x 64 pixels, six EQ modes and 150 mAh battery with up to 10 hours music playback.

Apacer AU221 PMP supports MP3 and WMA. Built-in memory, Apacer AU221 is 2GB, 4GB or 8GB capacity. Apacer AU221 Dimensions 53 x 32 x 15 mm and 19 grams weight.

There is no word on pricing yet.

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Olympus VG-110 Digital Camera

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 02:07 AM PST

Olympus has launched new budget compact digital camera, the Olympus VG-110. The VG-110 boasts Magic Art Filters to achieve a new level of artistic expression, AVI movie, AF Tracking to capture fast moving subjects, Digital Image Stabilization and a 2.7-inch LCD.

The new camera has brings a 12-megapixel CCD sensor with 26mm 4x Wide-Angle Zoom Lens (27-108mm), and allows users get pictures with a maximum resolution of 3968 x 2976 pixels and record video in VGA quality (640 x 480 pixels).

Olympus VG-110 digital camera is packs a 2.7-inch LCD display, 18MB internal memory, a SD/SDHC memory card slot and a battery that enabling up to 170 shots.

Dimensions of Olympus VG-110 are 92 x 54 x 20 mm and weight 105 g. Cost of Olympus VG-110 camera is $99.99.

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Epson PowerLite X9 3LCD Projector

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 01:45 AM PST

Epson has officially introduced new 3LCD projector, the Epson PowerLite X9. It provides an affordable yet impressive solution to projection needs in classrooms and small-scale corporate venues. It is suitable for small to medium sized conference rooms, classrooms with brightness, sharp image quality and convenient connectivity.

The 2,500 lumen, XGA resolution projector is the latest addition to the brand’s tried-and-tested PowerLite range, and is intended to help provide a solution to schools and organisations that are suffering under the pressure of public sector spending cuts.

The company’s product manager, Sara Kim, said, “The PowerLite X9 provides classrooms with brightness, sharp image quality and convenient connectivity that won’t break the bank.”

“While education budgets continue to shrink, we recognise there is still a need for advanced and reliable technology in the classroom.”

The X9 has a range of convenient and easy to operate features, including USB ‘Plug ‘n Play’ Instant Setup. This allows users to use a standard USB cable to connect the projector to a computer, eliminating the need for VGA cables.

The projector has 1.2x optical zoom and +/- 30 degree automatic vertical keystone correction capabilities, lending the model greater versatility in where it can be operated from. Its connectivity options allow it to be linked up with external speakers to enhance sound effects and it can also be hooked up to an external monitor.

Epson’s exclusive E-TORL lamp technology gives lamp life of up to 5,000 hours in economy mode while the 3LCD 3-chip technology creates true-to-life colour and detail for powerful presentations while using, on average, 25 percent less electricity per lumen of brightness.

The Epson PowerLite X9 projector is now available for price of $599.

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Samsung ES80 and PL20 Entry-Level Digital Camera

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 01:31 AM PST

Samsung has announced a pair of entry level digital cameras, the Samsung PL20 and the Samsung ES80. The new Samsung ES80 digital camera is scheduled to be go on sale after the Samsung PL20.

Samsung ES80

* 12-megapixel sensor
* Image sensor: 1/2.3" inch CCD
* 5X Samsung lens (5x optical zoom)
* f =4.9 -24.5mm
* Digital Image Stabilization
* Object Tracking AF
* Smart Album
* SD/SDHC memory card
* Intelligent Scene Smart Auto
* Face detection, and smart filters
* Smile detection, and blink detection
* Red eye correction
* Powered by a LI-Ion rechargeable battery
* Dimensions: 97x58x20.8mm

Samsung PL20

* 14-megapixel sensor
* 27mm wide-angle lens with 5x optical zoom
* Digital image stabilization
* Powered by an AA battery
* Can record video in 720p HD format
* Record video with 1280 x 720 pixels at 24 frames per second
* Intelligent Scene Smart Auto
* Face detection, and smart filters

Both cameras are provides Intelligent Scene Smart Auto, face detection, and smart filters. Samsung PL20 and ES80 cameras will be available in silver, red, black and pink color options.

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Thermaltake Level 10 GT Computer Gaming Case

Posted: 11 Feb 2011 01:00 AM PST

CyberPower Inc. announced a new series of desktop gaming rigs based on the new Thermaltake Level 10 GT case which combines ventilation, convenient upgradability and overall ease-of-use into a stylish case.Thermaltake Level 10 GT is immediate avalability of highly anticipated performance gaming computer…….

Thermaltake announced today the immediate availability of the highly anticipated Level 10 GT super gaming full-tower computer case. The Level 10 GT case was introduced during 2011 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) held at Las Vegas, Nevada. Level 10 GT is the successor to the original Level 10, the design collaboration between Thermaltake and BMW Group DesignworksUSA.The case’s announcement during 2010 CES attracted high-volume of media coverage and quickly trickled down to the PC enthusiasts and gaming communities with approvals of the Level 10 GT’s breakthrough in design and innovative features.

Feature Highlights :

  • Unmatched Cable Management – While many cases on the market claim to have cable management, it simply means those cases have enough room on the opposite side of the case to “hide” the excess cables. With Level 10 GT, users will be amazed at how well the cable management system works. Instead of hiding the cables, users can properly separate cables and channel them through the grooves strategically placed on the back of the case. When adding graphic card or hard drives, users will no longer need to untangle the power cables that had been “hidden” away. All hard drives’ power connectors are pre-wired eliminating the need for rerouting. Not only does a properly cable managed computer perform better through improved airflow, but also makes the system neater.
  • Convertible Top-Vent 240mm Water-Cooling Design – With the popularity of performance water-cooling solution for PC, Level 10 GT features a removable top meshed panel with included true 200mm exhaust fan. Should the user wish to integrate 120mm or even 240mm water-cooling, the fan can be easily removed and the water-cooling radiator can be quickly installed. The removable top also enables easy cleaning of the dust build-up on the fan or mesh.
  • Hinged Side-Panel Door with Plug&Play Fan Power – For power users who frequently upgrades graphic cards, memories or simply performing maintenances, the hinged side-panel door design eliminates the hassle of having to awkwardly sliding the side-panel off. In addition, the side-mounted oversized 200mm intake fan’s power connector automatically disconnects itself without any user intervention.

  • Hot-swappable Hard Drive Caddies – Want to add additional hard drive to boost your overall storage capacity? Need to take the hard drive out to move large amount of data? With Level 10 GT’s true hot-swappable hard drive caddies, user is able to quickly remove the hard drive without having to open up the computer systems and unscrewing it from the hard drive cage. And thanks to Level 10 GT‘s embedded hot-swap backplane, user can remove the storage hard drive without having to shut-down the system.The hard drive caddies also provide native support for all 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SSD. The hot-swappable hard drive caddy design opens up a whole new world of possibilities where power user can enjoy running multiple operating systems simply by swapping the system hard drive to cloning numerous hard drives at any given time.

  • Massive Airflow & Quiet by Design – Building a high-performance gaming rig is not simply putting together the best graphic card(s), CPU, memories or hard drives / SSDs. What’s more important is ensuring all the critical components are properly cooled. Being the industry-leading brand in PC thermal management, Thermaltake incorporated not one or two, but rather three true 200mm fans into the Level 10 GT. An additional 140mm TurboFan is also embedded into the back of the case. Each of the 200mm fans can be controlled via the ColorShift control on the top of chassis. ColorShift enables user to take full control over the color LEDs on each fans to match the gaming or working environment. Fan speed control acts as a turbo boost control which users may increase the fan speed to properly exhaust heat build-up during gaming session or to lower the fan speed while working or simply browsing the web.

Level 10 GT comes standard with every premium features a PC enthusiast or hardcore gamer would want. High-speed data transfer can be achieved with two SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports on top as well as an eSATA port. Four additional USB 2.0 ports are located on the front bezel. Each intake fans comes with dedicated filter system and can be easily removed for cleaning without having to open the system. Locking systems for both hinged side-panel door and hot-swappable hard drive caddies are embedded to prevent theft when the system is brought to LAN events or public areas. Eight PCI slots to support NVIDIA SLI or AMD CrossFireX multi-graphic card setups. Fully black-powdered interior is perfect for anyone wishing to showcase the impressive components.

3net 3D Channel

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 11:27 PM PST

Sony Corp. announced 3net an all-3D network in collaboration with Discovery Communications and IMAX Corp.3net available on on DirecTV alongside its existing n3D channel and ESPN 3D which will start looping its sports videos 24/7 on Valentine’s Day…….

3net, the joint venture television network from Sony Corporation, Discovery Communications and IMAX Corporation announced that DIRECTV will be the first distributor to launch 3net, the 24/7 3D network, beginning February 13, 2011. 3net will initially be available to millions of DIRECTV customers across the country.3net will go live at 8:00 PM ET on DIRECTV (channel 107) with a primetime slate featuring world premieres of new, one-hour, native 3D original programs CHINA REVEALED and FORGOTTEN PLANET.The network will offer an unprecedented rollout of original 3D series and new program debuts every night at 9:00 PM ET.3net will deliver compelling, native 3D content to the marketplace and thus serve as a critical driver for consumer adoption of in-home 3D entertainment. The partnership’s commitment to the emerging 3D market is historic with plans for the channel to offer viewers the largest library of native 3D entertainment content in the world by the end of 2011.DIRECTV delivers more 3D programming than any other distributor with its suite of dedicated 3D channels. DIRECTV HD customers received a free software upgrade that enables them to have access to the 3D channels on DIRECTV. DIRECTV HD customers will need a 3D television set and 3D glasses to view 3D programming on DIRECTV.

3net Premiere Night Schedule (all times Eastern):

CHINA REVEALED (8:00 PM)
China’s beauty is little seen, often hidden and always surprising. This hour-long series explores the thronging cities, epic vistas and spiritual heartlands of this huge and mysterious nation in stunning 3D. Produced by Natural History New Zealand Ltd.
INTO THE DEEP 3D (9:00 PM)
This IMAX special takes audiences on a spectacular three-dimensional exploration of the undersea world. Using the IMAX 3D camera in its underwater housing for the first time, this film captures unique marine life and magnificent underwater vistas.
FORGOTTEN PLANET (10:00 PM)
Explore the strangest places on earth – once vibrant cities now completely devoid of all humanity. This series of one-hour programs imagines the world humans will one day leave behind by exploring what we’ve already abandoned. Produced by Flight 33 Productions.

Verizon Pre 2 Now Available for Pre-Order

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 11:09 PM PST

Verizon Pre 2 is now available for pre-order from HP on Verizon Wireless. The pre-order page on palm.com is now live. The units will begin shipping on February 17th and will also presumably be available in-store on or around that date as well.

The Pre 2 features a 3.1-inch HVGA resolution multi-touch glass-front display, 16GB of internal storage, GPS support via A-GPS, Exchange support, accelerometer, ambient light and proximity sensors, Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and a 3.5mm headphone jack along with a 5.0 megapixel camera and upgraded 1GHz processor with 512MB of RAM.

Pricing for the Verizon Pre 2 from HP is set at $439.99 without an agreement, or $99.99 after a new 2 year agreement, with launch and shipping dates set for February 17th.

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Sonos Controller For Android

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 11:03 PM PST

Sonos Controller for Android finally official and  the free WiFi music remote finally gives Sonos owners control over their whole-home audio system from any Android 2.1 and above device with a screen size of HVGA 320 x 480, WVGA 480 x 800 or WVGA 480 x 854.Sonos Controller for Android with voice search will blow you away…….

Sonos introduced the Sonos Controller for Android, a free app that transforms most Android smartphones into a wireless music controller for the award-winning Sonos Multi-Room Music System. The Sonos Controller for Android available in late March as a free download from Android Market.Sanos for Android will make its public debut next week at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. With the award-winning Sonos S5 in any room and an Android phone in hand, music lovers will enjoy an unmatched wireless music experience in the home.Use the free Sonos Controller for Android app to control all your music and rooms, all from the palm of your hand.Sonos Controller for Android features Sonos’ latest innovation in the home music experience – music voice search – allowing users to find any artist, album or track by simply speaking into the phone.

To get started enjoying music in any or every room of the home, all you need is a Sonos ZonePlayer and a Sonos Controller such as the free Sonos Controller for Android. The most popular Sonos ZonePlayer is the Sonos S5, an all-in-one wireless music system you can plug in anywhere.Wirelessly play the same song in every room of the house – perfectly synchronized. Or, mix it up and play different songs in different rooms.When it comes to controlling Sonos, you simply reach into your pocket for your Android smartphone. With Sonos Controller for Android you can search for songs and stations by typing or speaking, choose the music and control the volume in as many rooms as you like.

Sonos connects directly to the Internet so you can access a world of music without ever turning on your computer. Search and play more than 100,000 Internet radio stations, shows and podcasts – from around the world. Play songs, playlists and radio from the most popular music services like Deezer, iheartradio, Last.fm, Napster, Pandora, Rdio, Rhapsody, SiriusXM Internet Radio, Spotify, Wolfgang’s Vault and more. And of course, Sonos can play your entire digital music library (such as iTunes) stored on a computer or Network Attached storage drive.

Sonos Controller for Android is designed to work on any Android smartphone running Android 2.1 or later with a screen size of HVGA 320 x 480, WVGA 480 x 800 or WVGA 480 x 854. Sonos Controller for Android joins the family of Sonos Controllers which includes free apps for iPhone and iPad, a dedicated touchscreen controller, the Sonos Controller 200 and free software for your Mac or PC, included with every ZonePlayer. All controllers work together seamlessly.Sonos will be demonstrating the Sonos Controller for Android at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 13-17, 2011.

Alltel Wireless Announced Samsung Gem Smartphone

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 10:49 PM PST

Alltel Wireless has announced the launch of the Samsung Gem mid-range Android smartphone. Back then, the Gem was an ideal candidate to occupy the low spot on the Android totem pole that was previously occupied by the HTC Eris.

The Gem is an Android 2.1 device that features a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, 800MHz processor, 3.2 megapixel camera (complete with a Superman-logoish bezel), Wi-Fi (with hotspot capabilities), Bluetooth, GPS, micro-SD card slot (support for up to a 16GB card), and 124MB of on-board memory.

The phone will be sold by the now regional carrier for $49.99 before an additional $50 mail-in rebate bringing the total to free.

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The Daily iPad App Has Updated to Version 1.0.2

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 08:59 PM PST

The Daily iPad app has been updated to version 1.0.2. It includes several bug fixes and other stability improvements. The patch notes also mention a fix for Twitter log-in problems,and specify that users must delete the current version of the app before installing the new version.

The Daily's patch notes for version 1.0.2:

* Better performance and stability
* Crisper swiping between articles
* Various bug fixes
* Twitter sign-in for sharing is fixed
* Smoother opening experience
* Improvements to carousel rotation

The Daily is a free app, but access to the iPad-only newspaper requires subscriptions of either US$0.99 per week or $39.99 per year.

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Opera Mini For iPad To Be Announced At MWC 2011

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 07:58 PM PST

Opera has announced that it has reached the 100 million user mark on mobile phones. The company also confirmed that it has been working on an iPad version of its popular mobile web browser, which will be shown off at Mobile World Congress this week.

105 million people might use Opera's browsers today, but Opera Software cares even more about tomorrow. At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, new versions of the Opera Mini browser on Android, iPhone, J2ME, BlackBerry, Symbian and even the iPad will appear.

Opera now controls 21 per cent of the market, leading the way ahead of Apple, Rim, Nokia and Android's proprietary browsers.

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Download Camera Mic for iPhone

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 07:28 PM PST

Camera Mic app for iPhone lets you to take pictures using your microphone. Camera Mic snaps a picture any time you tap the microphone — or possibly even when it hears a loud noise nearby, which of course could lead to a full library of forgettable photos to sort through.

The Camera Mic App offers the ability to take pictures using the iPhone or iPod Touch 4G's microphone. The mic from the headset that comes standard with most devices can also be used to operate the camera. Located behind the volume and play buttons of the headset, the circular mic has some tangibility and texture to it allowing a user to "feel" and tap it like a physical button. Similarly, the mic on the iPhone can be touched off the frame of the device, located on the bottom-left side of the home button. Once the mic is touched, the app detects the resulting audio level spike and triggers the camera to take a picture. The sensitivity of the audio levels which activate the camera can be adjusted, allowing users to optimize the app for different environments and scenarios.

Features:

* Operate the camera with sounds or any physical touch on the iPhone or iPod Touch 4G mic.
* Use the headset mic to take self portraits and pictures in a variety of different ways.
* Share photos on Facebook, Twitter, or by Email.
* Flash settings can be toggled to Off/On/Auto modes.
* Full photo library viewer.
* Quick, one-touch preview of most recent picture.
* Sensitivity meter for adjusting and testing the mic to customize ways for taking photos.

You can download Camera Mic from the App Store for $0.99.[iTunes link]

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Turn by Turn Navigation for Native iPhone Maps App is Coming Soon to App Store

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 07:01 PM PST

iPhone developer & hackers thezimm & InfectionFX are working on a tweak that will bring turn by turn navigation to iPhone Map App & clubbed with VoiceActivator.

There is no info about price or release date available at the moment, but here is demo video of turn by turn navigation tweak for iPhone.

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Reveal Stored Passwords from a Locked iPhone in less than Six Minutes [Video]

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 06:25 PM PST

Fraunhofer Institute Secure Information Technology (Fraunhofer SIT) have found a way to Extract your iPhone Password in less than 6 minutes. The attack requires the phone to be in possession and hits the Apple's password management system called “Keychain“.

This is a great threat to all of the iPhone users around the world, 'Cause you may loose your Gmail account, corporate VPN, home WiFi, and MS Exchange Passwords in just 6 Minutes. If you store sensitive information on your iPhone you have a great threat to loose all that information in just minutes. The amazing thing about this cracking is that, they won't require your passcode to get entrance to your iPhone. This was taken as a research, but as it is revealed it definitely mean that if the researcher's can access your device than hacker can do the same in just minutes.

Hacker won't need your Passcode to access your Device, because your Password is based on the material available within your device. Once hacker's have got possession to your iOS device all your data is visible to him even the most sensitive you've saved in your device.

Even though the attack lets retrieve the passwords from Keychain, other protection classes are still safe from it. Some of the passwords which were retrieved on the test are of Google Mail as an MS Exchange account, other MS Exchange accounts, LDAP accounts, voicemail, VPN passwords, WiFi passwords and some App passwords.

For now, since their is no fix to this, the owners of the lost iDevices should instantly change their passwords.

Checkout the video below.

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Apple Working on Cheaper, Smaller iPhone

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 06:02 PM PST

A rumour has spread through the web about the smaller iPhone also known as iPhone nano. Bloomberg have reported that Apple is working on Smaller, Cheaper Contract free iPhone which will be sell around $200 without contract.

According to Bloomberg report:

Apple Inc. is working on new versions of the iPhone that are aimed at slowing the advance of competing handsets based on Google Inc.'s Android software, according to people who have been briefed on the plans.

One version would be cheaper and smaller than the most recent iPhone, said a person who has seen a prototype and asked not to be identified because the plans haven't been made public. Apple also is developing technology that makes it easier to use the iPhone on multiple wireless networks, two people said.

The new version will be about 1/3rd smaller than the original iPhone, told a reporter to bloomberg who has seen the prototype. According to the report by bloomberg, this new version of iPhone will also allow multiple wireless networks which means dual support to use GSM and CDMA networks.

Apple often works on products that do not later get released.

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Marvell Avastar 88W8797

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 11:29 AM PST

Marvell release Avastar 88W8797 the first wireless SoC for mobile devices with 2×2 MIMO.Avastar 88W8797 wireless SoC allows for 300Mbps transfers along with Bluetooth 4.0 and even FM transmission and reception.The Avastar 88W8797 delivers unprecedented level of integration and power profile ideal for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets……

Marvell announced the Avastar 88W8797, an 802.11n 2×2 dual-band Wi-Fi System-on-Chip (SoC) designed to support high data rates for next-generation mobile devices. With Wi-Fi Tx beamforming technology, Bluetooth 4.0 low energy capabilities and FM Tx/Rx.Avastar 88W8797 is the industry’s first high-performance multiple input multiple output (MIMO) combination radio with advanced power management designed specifically for handheld products such as smartphones and tablets.Marvell Avastar 88W8797 comes equipped with Tx beamforming technology for enabling a far more expansive network range when compared with existing 11n 2×2 products.

The Avastar 88W8797 also supports the Bluetooth low-energy ecosystem allowing communication with a new breed of mobile devices including body sensors for personal health monitoring and remote controls for home automation and other applications. The Avastar 88W8797 is also well-suited to other products that require MIMO Wi-Fi performance such as home media servers, notebook computers, set-top-boxes and digital televisions.Marvell will be demonstrating the Avastar 88W8797 in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress (Courtyard CY15) and is already sampling the device to customers.

Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060 Processor

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 11:14 AM PST

Qualcomm gets official with TouchPad-powering Snapdragon APQ8060 processor and comes paired with an Adreno 220 GPU that Qualcomm.Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Processor powers advanced 3D gaming and stereoscopic 3D in latest tablets and smartphones.Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060 have single and dual-cor custom CPUs and advanced GPUs enhance performance levels and enable next-generation mobile…….

Qualcomm Incorporated announced that its Snapdragon processors are enabling the latest and greatest multimedia experiences in today’s commercial mobile devices including stereoscopic 3D (S3D) entertainment, 1080p 30fps HD video capture and playback, console-quality gaming and full web browsing with Adobe Flash 10. The newest member of the Snapdragon family, Qualcomm’s APQ8060 dual-CPU processor powers the HP TouchPad.HP TouchPad offers a 9.7-inch diagonal multitouch display, an innovative and intuitive multitasking UI and a robust platform for game development. Qualcomm and HP collaborated with Polarbit to optimize its action-packed arcade flight simulation game, Armageddon Squadron II for the HP TouchPad. Running on the HP TouchPad, Squadron II showcases dynamic lighting and shading with enhanced motion blur visual effects to create a real-world gaming experience which is made possible with the power of Qualcomm’s Adreno 220 GPU.

Qualcomm‘s embedded CPUs and GPUs are designed from the ground up to deliver unprecedented processing and 3D graphics performance with industry-leading efficiency to extend battery life. The 8×60 family with the APQ8060 being the newest addition is part of the third generation of the Snapdragon family and is the ultimate solution for the latest multi-tasking smartphones and tablets. The third-generation includes: two asynchronous processor cores; an integrated Adreno 220 GPU with twice the processing power of its predecessor; support for up to a 16 Megapixel camera and can capture and display HD 1080P stereoscopic video or 8 Megapixel stereoscopic still images to an autostereoscopic panel or a 3DTV (via HDMI), allowing consumers to capture high resolution video or stills and watch them without the need for special glasses.

The second generation Snapdragon single-core family of CPUs is already powering numerous smartphones that are commercially available today, including the recently launched Sharp Galapagos 003SH, a 3D entertainment smartphone. The Galapagos 003SH is powered by the Snapdragon MSM8255 processor which provides the ability to capture and display pictures, as well as play movies in stereoscopic 3D without the use of glasses. The Galapagos 003SH also supports the Adreno 205 GPU for 3D gaming capability in addition to a 9.6 Megapixel camera and HD 720p video for playback and recording.Qualcomm and Adreno are registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. Snapdragon and MSM8255 are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Internet Explorer 9 RC Is Available for Download

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 08:24 AM PST

Microsoft has just posted the 32- and 64-bit downloads for both Windows 7 and Vista. If the rumors are correct, the IE9 RC will be made officially available later today.

much improved tab functionality, from the new square-ish visual elements, and moveable tab bar elements to increase customization. It also includes features that enable a user to refuse tracking from advertisers.

Internet Explorer 9 generally introduces tons of new features, including the new option to pin web apps on Windows 7 taskbar, full support for HTML5 standard, graphics rendering on the GPU level via Microsoft DirectX technology, completely revamped UI and more.

Download links for Internet Explorer 9 RC:

Windows 7 x86

Windows 7×64

Windows Vista x86

Windows Vista x64

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10 Futuristic Treehouses

Posted: 10 Feb 2011 08:06 AM PST

Things are chanaging in the treehouse business, tree houses used to be a hobby but now they are to be taken serious,lly , take this great collection of treehouses which is also a hotel, up in the forests of Sweden.

Free Spirit Spheres:

Free Spirit Sphere designed by Tom Chudleigh. Suspended by cables, sporting a wooden staircase and offering you a spectacular and silent view from any vantage point, you can either get one or rent the ones in Parksville on Vancouver Island that offer a romantic evening overlooking a coastal rainforest.

4Treehouse:

4Treehouse design is enough to make anyone dreamy-eyed with delight. Designed by Lukasz Kos, this gorgeous structure offers escapism and three levels that offer ample space. With lighting that brings about tranquil and intimate times, this will ensure that you are not disappointed this February 14.

Under Heaven:

Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art, will offer you a vantage point like none other. Watch the sun set and stars sparkle on the city of Amsterdam as you get away from all the commotion underneath.

Yellow Treehouse Restaurant:

Located in Auckland, New Zealand, this features a complete restaurant that seats 18 people, a 60-meter tree-top walkway and a panoramic view of the surrounding woodlands. Maybe you can take your love for a one-of-a-kind dinner on the planet as you enjoy your special day out. Do make reservations well in advance, though!

O2:

This is like landing into a lunar module that is sitting on top of a tree. The designed is filled with modern minimalist elements and if your dive is more inclined to go for the "design of the tomorrow," instead of the traditional wooden structure, then you have hit the jackpot with O2. Designed by Dustin Feider, it is spacious, customizable and can handle plenty of action.

Palm Fiction:

Designed by Baumraum, these structures are suspended from palm trees that are no less than a few meters away from the sea and sport a kitchen, floor heating, a jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a lot more. Sun, stars, sand, waves and green luxury – simply perfect.

Sybarite Treehouse:

This is more like a complete house on top of the canopy rather than your traditional tree house design that sports a cabin or two. While the concept has been developed for homes in the UK, just imagine one of these futuristic homes nestled on top of a tropical rainforest rented for that perfect romantic holiday trip… life suddenly seems beautiful!

Mirror Cube:

A single cabin made completely out of aluminum and glass, the Mirror Cube is always in perfect sync with its surroundings. If privacy is high on your list, then we suggest the Mirror Cube, as not only is it perched high like every other treehouse, but those looking in will only see themselves. Ideal for the Valentine's Day celebrations unless your gal is obsessed with her own image, in which case she is never coming in!

Treetop Villas:

The Treetop Villa Project in Phuket, Thailand offers an amazing chance to enjoy both tropical rainforest and the ocean waves at the same time. The structure of 17 villas offers great views with its floor-to-ceiling glass windows, pathways that will allows you to stroll in air next to treetop canopy and a trip to the beach just a minute away. Whatever your taste, there is something for everyone here.

Baumraum Modern Treehouse:

A beautiful staircase that leads to a cozy wood cabin with ambient lighting, is what the Baumraum Treehouse has to offer. It offers a simple, calm and elegant retreat to couples that do not wish to be disturbed over this weekend, extending into Monday.

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